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Barn-maðr

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1 barn-maðr

m. the bearer of a baby to be christened; þar á at ala líkmenn ok barnmenn, Vm. 77.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

barn-maðr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "barn-maðr" as it might appear in runic inscriptions from the Viking Age (c. 800-1100 CE).

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch
chapter.
m.
masculine.

Works & Authors

Vm.
Vilkins-máldagi. (J. I.)

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